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The North Adams Transcript from North Adams, Massachusetts • Page 6

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North Adams Augusl 8. 1968 Office: Center 743-1700 Dabrowski Thinks Town Dilk Appointed Has Too Many Playgrounds To Industrial A petition bearing the signa- of 95 residents of the Quality Street section of. Maple Grove, asking for a fence around an unofficial playground, managed to split the Selectmen last night into opinion on the number and 'location of town playgrounds. Selectman Fred Dabrowski, voiced an' extended criticism of the town's 'playground expensive. There should be only one, possibly two.

Why should we have one in every back. Town Counsel Andrew J. Dilk yard? "I'm. not against those Cra all st was appo i ted people, but it's only stone's as he member of the In- throw to Fisk I never dustrial Development Finance heard of such a thing. I'd like Authority, by Selectmen last to put an article in the at the next meeting to discon-'- The authority now has full tinue some of the fields." complement of five members.

Selectman Earl F. Kelley re- Pereival Sherman of Alger plied, "I'd have'to be-opposed who. topped the Civil Service system and Park Commission, to that. The police are tying list of three eligible men, was stood alone in opposing any to keep kids off the streets and appointed -a permanent more recreation area. they have to go somewhere." patrolman by the.board.

"There's no room for a play- chairman Ewart D. Callahan Selectman Fred Dabrowski ground there," he said. "There's sa id he was in favor of neigh- moved for th appointment after tijo many playgrounds and the borhood playgrounds which lie a brief executive session, Parks Commission is getting too thought were an asset to the arguing "When a man has 11 town. years' experience and can't get "It's unsafe for young chil- a permanent job, 'something's dren to walk long, distances on wrong." busy town streets," he declared. He thanked his colleagues for Stephen Dimitropolis of South agreeing with him.

John Willow St. told the board he Szymanski of 120 Friend' St. was had collected the signatures second on the list, but declined from residents over 21 years offer of appointment. Provisional of age and said he took it to patrolman Warner Jr. the Park Commission, where'of East Hoosac St.

was third he was told it was not certain on the list and he also applied who owns the land in question for the appointment. between Quality Street and the other business last night the river. board: The Selectmen decided, at briefly with Chairman' Kelley's motion, to turn the pe- Donald H. Sommer of the Adams tition over to town, counsel. Redevelopment Authority at 6.15, the time which Chairman Ewart D.

Callahan set aside last or informal talks with department heads. Mr. Sommer offeree 1 the services of the AHA to the Selectmen who are trying to obtain federal assistance in demolishing the former 3 Berkshire Mill. a letter from Hugh T. Holland, of Holland Chemical Co.

on Howland Avenue, praising Acting Police Chief Jolra A. FRED GANCARZ BLACKTOP SERVICE DRIVEWAYS PARKINS LOTS FREE ESTIMATES Dial 743-0140 Schiff Clothing FREEMAN or CAMPUS or CAREER Our new FREEMAN'S for the season are equally at ease on Campus or in Conference to give you that important "leadership look." Rich leathers thoughtfully styled beautifully fashioned. For comfort and confidence! SPECIAL GROUP MEN'S SHOES 80 Summer St. Shop Friday 9 to 9 Expect Progress In Renewal Area By September 3 Youths on Wrong Road In More Ways Than One most people now prefer to WE'RE TOPS! beam at camera after being selected at hat show at North Summer Field, one pf yesterday's. playground features.

From left. Mary Hajdas, Stephen Skalski, Susan Koczela, and Debbie Wojtusiak. Petricca Awarded Contract Faces Charges or 5jf Improvement Job too elaborate. Mervin Winebcrg, er 'f. ln ured ln an the future Adams Super Market is completely built, with the ex Columbus Day, market officials ement told the authority three weeks Tarsa and Patrolman Edward R.

Santerre for "excellence in handling an incident of theft and vandalism" recently at the company. Selectman Earl F. Kelley added his congratulations to the Police Department and a Mr. Dabrowski complimented Road accident, for the first time contract to Petricca Construction ago that his new market would Kamehamena Day is june 11 Chief Tarsa. since recent legislation mullified Co.

of Pittsfield, subject to ap- be- hidden behind trees according Hawaii, recalling the Bm rv for one week -an the precedent set by a state proyal of the budget revisions -to the ARA's plans. of King Kamanamena the Na- application by Lawrence Koch of Sume Court Decision which will.provide the ARA'with The authority conferred with 164V4 Howland Ave. for a junk the necessary funds for the job. John I. Mesick, architect with collector's license.

Selectman police to witness an Mendel an(J Mesjck of Kelley. recommended turning it accident before charging anyone $74510' from Western Albany, N.Y., the firm planning Massachusetts Contracting First Agricultural National W. B. Plunkett Engineers Inc. of Lee, were Bank, on the designers'plans for who the A young trio apparently to Hoosac Street.

However, that headed for more than one dead street ends abruptly near the end last night, police reported Hoosac River. Chairman Donald R. Sommer this morning. Police said the keys were left of the Adams Redevelopment Theft of an automobile on to the ignition when the owner Authority today announced a Allen Street was thwarted when parked his car in front of revised timetable for Project the would-be thieves attempted nome at ab '0 P-m. The in- Progress, hi view of recent to drive down a dead-end street "as first reported by activity in the urban renewal and ended by knocking the gas Daniel Krzemmski of 5 Allen St.

area. tank off the car. at 12 -W today. He said First Agricultural According to police and wit- ere lookin National Bank will call for bids nesses, the three youths involved ns on its planned branch office abandoned the car belonging to within two weeks. Robert Luczynski of 1 Allen St.

Proper Ndtne "It's expected," he. said, "that and fled on foot after the car DENVER (AP) An official construction may begin in struck a tree stump. The vehicle of a roofers union in Denver is September" was driven west on Allen Street, well, named. He is business The glassed-front structure will a PP arentlv in an attem P' to et agent Archie Topping, be built at the intersection of Center Street and the reconstructed Myrtle Street. Mr.

Sommer said he spoke yesterday with Patrick R. O'Donnell planner of the 50- unit housing project, who informed him that the feasibility conference with Federal Housing Authority officials in Boston is expected in about three weeks. He said planning work by architects hired -by Overland Development Corp. of Boston, sponsors of the 221-D-3 housing, has begun. He said the authority has another developer interested in Parcel 5B, located to the north of the future First Agricultural National Bank between Myrtle Street and the Hoosac River.

The authority has been negotiating for more than a year with a local dentist who had planned a similar type of building. The demolition contract for the Center Street bank block is expected to be awarded tomorrow night and Mr. Sommer said the contractor has 30 days to bring that structure down after the authority issues a notice to proceed. There's a strong possibility that that block will be. razed by the end of Seotember.

Finally, the steel skeleton for Much less expensive! Leaves pap open and lofty! Leaves Restoresforgottencolors! no residue to cause re-soilingl Removes traffic lanes! Best for upholstery, too! OPEN TONIGHT AND'FRIDAY'TIL 9 THE HARDWARE SHOP 8 Center Street Dial 743-0890 of the Pacific ui me rauiiu Announcing The Opening Of GERALDINES FOR WOMEN! 247 COLUMBIA ST. FOR' MENI 743-5337 ORIGINAL CREATIONS FOR WOMEN MAKING MEN'S TAILORED SHIRTS ALTERATIONS Now in.Adami! an expert tailoring service for men and women. Call'on ui for all your needlework. recommended turning it accident before charging any one over to Chief Tarsa for further involved in it. information.

officials at -Filed a letter from former Memorjal Hospital listed the opened" on July 10, bill line landscaping that building to face driver, James Marko, 19 of 25 changes were needed in the Center Street. budget before such funds would Mr. Mesick was advised to generous given by Anthony in satisfactory dcadlme consu lhe its selection of him as Man of condi ion today. Police said he Saturday last nlght action consulting engineers, Anderson- the Year in Adams. Mr.

was lying on the bank beside the It'kT due Saturday, last night's action consulting Daborwski praised Mr. Godek road the the for. his 'contribution to civic nf- scene, fairs in Adams. Suffering from a severe cut to approve the town's on the scalp and a fractured quarterly assessment of elbow, he was taken to the 537,453.01 as its' share in the hospital 6y Martin's Ambulance. engineers, concerning curbing possibility that the job would go costs and installation of 'a brick unawarded.

sidewalk to the edge of Center Chairman Donald R. Sommer Street. said, however, that the vote would be negated if the federal Mercury is less than a 20th Nnrttwm vm.ntinn-,1 Department of Housing and th size of the earth and only Northern Berksh.re Vocational Patrolmen Edwm Santerre Ur an Deve i opment do nol one-third as far from the sun and Samuel Delmolino reported a 0 hte necessary line is the earth is. 1C measuring 381 feet of tire marks an es Regional School District. to meet with mi Board of Assessors at 6.15 p.m.

0 theTown next Wednesday. Club News dump. The vehicle skidded over 200 feet and went off the west side of East Road, striking and breaking a utility pole, then traveled another 150 feet before In other action, the authority took under advisement four bids on demolition of the former Collins Block on Center Street, taken through eminent domain from its owners, You'll Do Better At SINGER'S CASH AND CARRY CTR. Paneling Closeoul! SAVE $2 PER SHEET Reg QQ 57.99 iptJ.C'v/ 4x8 SHEETS FAWN PORTELLO PREMIUMGRADE GEDAR $13.95 ASINGER'VALUE! ASPHALT ASBESTOS ROOF COATING SINSER PRICED 5 GAL. $2.99 AUTUMN LAUAN PANELING BLACKTOP.

DRIVEWAY SEALER 91 TY 5 GAL $3.79 SINGER'S I65SRQ.VEST. 743-1615 the First Bank and Trust Co. Bids were as follows: Western Massachusetts Engineers, $6,000: Petricca Marko face court charges Cons8truction 0 Krutiak Chief John A. Tarsa.said Conslruction Co and Hutchinson Sand Gravel Co. of Cheshire, $11,745.

r. Sommer designated tomorrow night at 7 o'clock as the time for a special meeting in to award that contract and also leaving the pavement. American Legion The acddcnt CCUI red at Adams Post, American Legion, cl Anight will meet at the Legion Home urul nng tonight-at 7:30 prior to leaving terseclion. or the McBride Funeral Home respects to a late com- ade, Samuel F. Demastrie of tms morning.

9 North Summer who died Tuesday at the Adams Nursing lome in North Adams. Wednesday Fil'O Calls 6 p.m. Report of dog river bed near Crotteau Street, to discuss landscaping plans with Today Patrolmen Edward R. Santerre officials of the Adams Super 8.05 a.m. Truck fire in van and Lucius R.

Beckwith removed Markets. Supermarket officials swned by John Allard, painting animal and notified owner of pet. agreed to submit their own ontractor, on Howland Avenue 7.45 p.m. Complaint of boys proposals on landscaping after lear Carnazola's Market, quickly batting stones into Dewey criticizing the ARA's plans as by members of Aliny Division yard and at Uert Hose. Co.

passing cars. Patrolman San- terrc warned youths. A hurricane can develop more 8 p.m. James Duprey, of energy in a minute than all the 117 Summer St. reported tire electric power stations in the valued at $52 stolen from renr United States can.

produce in a of his home during previous decade. SHOES FOR SCHOOL! YOUTHS! BOYS! YOUNG MEN! Don wflitl Como in now for those "back- to-ichool" ihooi. Our toloctlon wai novor hotter 'our values, at always, tho bost in town! YOUTHS From S5.95 BOYS From $6.95 YOUNG MEN'S $11.95 BERNAT'S Summon Strdbt SHOE STORE Opon Friday 'til 9 P.M CARPETING From the Looms of Famous MOHAWK Carpel your with famous Mohawk Carpot bpauil- ful long wearing priced for yoiir budgot. In wool, nylon or acrilfln room lizo or wflll-to-wnll! From Only QC Novor. carrying charge at M.

Schwartt Furniture Opon Friday 'Til 9 P.M. M. Schwartz Furniture 82 Summer Street 743-IM6 CfAMOUS 1850 rAjtCarved 0 Generation after generation, more brides and grooms choose ArtCarved wedding rings than any other. Art- Carved craftsmen might well have made your grent-grcat grand-parents' rings in 1850. Now, ArlCarvcd offers you a much wider selection of they still maka fhcm with the same meticulous care.

DELPHI SET Hit S42.50 Hers $37.50 LEON'S JEWELER Open Fri. 'til 9 P.M. 743-2517 McKINLEY SQUARE Mid-Summer Savings On GLIDDEN PAINTS Premium paints-one a Latex-the other oil-based resist weather and fumes protect for years! THIS WEEK ONLY PAINT ENDS AUG. 17i Cuts painting time from dayi to hours with its easy ilnw and smooth spread. Dries in 30 minute: to a ilat, velvety finish that resists weather, fumes and soil.

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rhft Sat. Plenty of Parking. A Full Service Yard. MIDTOWN, Spring Street, Adams Dial 743-0022 America's Oldest Family Lumberyard..

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